What Lyric captions look like
Font
Case
Background
Words at a time
How the words move
Each word comes into focus from a blur as it is said.
When to use Lyric captions
Soft italic serif in cream. Made for music, poetry, voiceovers and slow, emotional clips.
How to add Lyric captions to a video
1. Open Captions
On Versely Web or in the iPhone app, open Captions and upload a video of up to 200 MB, or press Add captions on anything you made in Versely.
2. Check the words
Versely writes down what is said and times every word. Fix a name or a misheard word before anything renders.
3. Pick Lyric
It is in the Calm group. It plays over your own video; put it at the bottom, middle or top.
4. Export
You get an MP4 with the captions burned in, ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Free on videos up to 10 minutes.
Free on the web and on iPhone, one account.
Questions about Lyric captions
Are Lyric captions free?+
Yes. Lyric is one of the 31 free styles in Versely's Caption Studio: no credits on videos up to 10 minutes, for up to 30 videos a day.
What font do Lyric captions use?+
Lyric is set in Fraunces, in sentence case. The font comes with Versely's caption engine, so your export looks like the preview.
Can I change the colour or position of Lyric captions?+
Lyric's colours are part of the look, so they stay as you see them. You can put the captions at the bottom, middle or top of the frame.
Similar caption styles
Or see all 31 caption styles playing on the same clip.
Guides
Best caption styles for retention
Best caption styles for retention in 2026: timed Snap/Reveal when the words are the hook; static Classic/Paper/Ink when speech just needs to be read.
Best caption styles for TikTok Reels Shorts
Best caption styles for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts: timed hooks vs static reads, safe area, then burn before platform auto.
Caption Styles That Fit Your Brand (Not Just MrBeast Clones)
How to pick caption styles that match your brand instead of copying creator trends: typography, color, motion, and platform rules with real examples.
Caption colour and contrast
Stroke and boxes beat brand hex. WCAG 4.5:1 is a check, not a law. Preview the look on this footage.
Add Lyric captions to your video
Free in Versely on videos up to 10 minutes. See how auto captions work.
Free on the web and on iPhone, one account.